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#77 of 77 private schools in NV
A Step Ahead
Elementary School · Fernley, NV
A private elementary school in Fernley, NV serving grades Pre-K – TK.
945 N CLOVER LN, Fernley, NV 89408
- 64:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NV.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NV
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
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Where A Step Ahead sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated892/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,723
Median home value
$352,600
Median rent
$1,504/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
A Step Ahead is listed in Fernley, NV; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About A Step Ahead
A Step Ahead is a private elementary school in Fernley, NV, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 64:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 77 private schools in NV.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A Step Ahead
What grades does A Step Ahead serve?
A Step Ahead serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend A Step Ahead?
A Step Ahead has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Step Ahead?
The student-teacher ratio at A Step Ahead is 64:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does A Step Ahead rank in NV?
A Step Ahead ranks #77 of 77 private schools in NV.
What is A Step Ahead's MySchoolScout rating?
A Step Ahead has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is A Step Ahead a private school?
Yes, A Step Ahead is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is A Step Ahead a religious school?
No, A Step Ahead is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 6% M / 94% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 64:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Phone
- (775) 575-1122
- Area population (ZIP 89408)
- 24,025
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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